Industrial glove manufacturer Southern Glove has announced that it has introduced a new glove, called the Mud Dawg™. The Mud Dawg is for use where oil drilling exposes the skin to mud and petrochemicals.

DuPont Sustainable Solutions has developed a new workplace safety training program that discusses standard protocols on the handling, inspection, and maintenance of various personal protective equipment (PPE). PPE: Inspect and Respect takes a close look at hard hats, earplugs and earmuffs, safety glasses, goggles and face shields, chemical and electrical gloves, respirators, protective footwear, and harnesses and lanyards.

Wiley X®, Inc. has launched its innovative Rx Rim System for 2013, expanding prescription lens ranges for its popular Climate Control™ WX Echo and WX Gravity sunglass models and bringing Wiley X's battlefield-proven, ANSI-safety rated vision protection to a broad new audience.

3M’s newest line of safety eyewear, 3M™ SecureFit™ Protective Eyewear, enhances comfort and wearability by seamlessly integrating self-adjusting temples and a secure fit into a single product.

A “stretchy” reflective band that “sticks” to any protective head gear by friction alone. Provides hi-visibility fluorescence in the day and intense reflection for low light conditions. Custom printing also offers a unique form of identification and promotion.

Those who use a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) can run into problems with this life-saving device if it not properly maintained. “Correct inspection, cleaning, upkeep, and service procedures are all vital to ensure optimum SCBA operation,” writes Jaclyn Krah, MA, in a recent NIOSH Science Blog post.

Pittsburgh-based safety equipment manufacturer MSA (NYSE: MSA) is the largest producer of industrial hard hats in North America and other regions of the world. But that dominance hasn't diminished the company's appetite to innovate and find ways to improve a relatively common product worn every day by construction workers, industrial personnel and utility workers, as well as fans at NFL football games.

High dexterity, triple dipped PVC glove offers chemical resistance to petrochemicals. Patented Sarco impact protective strips on the back of the glove protect hands and fingers against crushing blows.

Respiratory PPE for Wet Well Applications white paper presents an overview of wet well types and related potentially hazardous situations. Topics discussed include site assessment, regulatory requirements, respirator types, and recommended respiratory PPE (personal protective equipment).

Workers can now easily fend off the effects of working in extreme temperatures resulting in increased productivity, thanks to ITW Vortec, a leading innovator in air technology. Vortec’s new Dual Action Personal Air Conditioner (PAC) will become available on February 12, 2013.